...It is understood among several scholars that in order for an individual to become a leader in his or her community that they must understand the obstacles that come along with it (including the political ones). One must be able to assess and target issues that arise both internally and externally, and one must be able to perform actions to benefit his or her people. With leadership comes some struggles and with growing nations comes economic issues. The chapter “Promoting Strategic Thinking in American Indian Leaders” by King and Begay encompasses the many challenges prospective native leaders must address before and during their position. The very first concept addressed is nation building. Growing one’s economy is needed in order to keep communities afloat and families supported. This concept is looked at initially as a political challenge. As a matter of fact, an increase in job creation was observed after the U.S government provided grants for this issue. Since political control has switch from the government to the Native Americans, the responsibilities followed in the same manner. Some nations have become independent and able to...
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...scholarlinkresearch.org Empowering Female Youth for Leadership through Higher Education in Nigeria 1 Adegun Olajire Adeola and 2Akomolafe Comfort Olufunke 2 Institute of Education, University of Ado Ekiti. Department of Educational Foundations and Management, University of Ado Ekiti. 1 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Abstract The contributions of females in the home, workplace, community participation, community management cannot be overlooked. Despite these, female’s access to Leadership position has been observed to be limited in the political arena, economy, employment and policy positions due to low level of education. This situation calls for higher education for females due to possible direct relationship between female youth’s educational levels and their participation in the labour force. The Nigerian society cannot afford not to have females in leadership positions. The activities of females in management positions in the country presently has convinced all that if more Nigerian female youths are given the right type of education, greater participation among females will emerge in the future. It is in this context that this paper discussed how higher education can empower female youth for future leadership in the nation. The paper highlighted the status of female education in Nigeria, the role of higher education in leadership development as well as the strategies that could be employed...
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...T.E. Which is beneficial to teams Synergy T.E. which is a benefit of unit /team cohesion Increases group productivity T.E. which factors help promote a good physical environment? Personal space L.i.O. what leaders can do to improve team performance Articulate an appealing vision T.E. individual commitment to a team Can’t be forced T.E. teams must first accomplish Set goals and supporting people / The first step to becoming a successful team is to have a clear understanding of the team’s goals and mission L.T.S. Team leader quality most desirable Honesty L.i.O. Facilitates Self-managed team to perform more effectively Smaller teams and defined objectives Cog Ladder: “polite stage” group approval strong-group identity _______ Low Cogs ladder: transition from 3 stage to 4 stage Attitude change L.T.L.G.B.t.S. sorted out in early stages of team development Membership, purpose, and leadership L.T.L.G.B.t.S. difficult to respond to radical change Reforming L.T.L.G.B.t.S. monitors interpersonal dynamics is process________ Process facilitator W.t.O.i.a.G behaviors helps positive working relationships Gate keeping L.T.S. advantage of working in a team Extends available expertise I.U.C Which is beneficial to teams? Synergy I.U.C unit cohesion is direct result of goals T.D.M.a.C.M group dysfunctional point leading to premature consensus groupthink T.D.M.a.C.M 2 types of conflict: Cognitive and __________ mixed motive L.T.S Disruptive to a...
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...ishaan harsh Rroll.no 1279 Provision for Peacekeeping in the Charter of the United Nations The Charter of the United Nations was signed, in San Francisco, on 26 June 1945 and is the foundation document for all the United Nations work. The United Nations was established to “save succeeding generations from the scourge of war” and one of its main purposes is to maintain international peace and security. Peacekeeping, although not explicitly provided for in the Charter, has evolved into one of the main tools used by the United Nations to achieve this purpose. The Charter gives the United Nations Security Council primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. In fulfilling this responsibility, the Security Council may adopt a range of measures, including the establishment of a United Nations peacekeeping operation. The legal basis for such action is found in Chapters VI, VII and VIII of the Charter. While Chapter VI deals with the “Specific Settlement of Disputes”, Chapter VII contains provisions related to “Action with Respect to the Peace, Breaches of the Peace and Acts of Aggression”. Chapter VIII of the Charter also provides for the involvement of regional arrangements and agencies in the maintenance of international peace and security provided such activities are consistent with the purposes and principles outlined in Chapter I of the Charter. United Nations peacekeeping operations have traditionally been associated with Chapter VI of the Charter...
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...history of the Liberian people. One would hope that the process of nation building is in full swing and all endeavors are underway to bring Liberia back to a state of normalcy, out of the darkness of despair and hopelessness that had engulfed the country for the past fifteen years. One of the most important focus of this building process should be the youth of the nation. A sound investment in the future of Liberia must incorporate a renewed interest in the education of the young people who will be the future leaders of the new Liberia. The investment strategy in the education of the Liberian youth must be approached with deep thought and concern. The traumatic psychological effects of a fifteen year war and unrest must be recognized when dealing with the minds of the young people of Liberia. Any thoughts of enlightenment and education must be evaluated wisely to ensure a smooth transition from the state of despair to one of hope and aspirations. A new educational system must be devised and new teaching methods prescribed to invigorate the youth of Liberia into believing in themselves as the only hope for the new Liberia. The single-mindedness of the task of nation building must be linked to having a sense of self-worth that would transcend individualistic gains and instead promote an interdependence of needs and wants for the good of the wholesome functioning society, Liberia. The curriculum in all schools must insure that this indoctrination is carried out in the most positive...
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...within an organization effecting operations. In addition, an influx of nations engaging in the global marketplace place new social and behavioral demands on leadership. The global environment is very complex, it is far from adequate to simply learn the language or “tap a rising star from the home office to capitalize on an overseas opportunity” (Cabrera & Unruh, 2012, p.3), new strategies are needed for grooming leaders with a global mindset to successfully navigate these multifaceted complexities. Globalization is demanding new leadership competencies. This paper discusses the urgent need for globally savvy leaders and the leadership characteristics associated adopting a global mindset; psychological capital, intellectual capital, and social capital (Cabrera & Unruh, 2012). Urgent Need for Global Minded Leadership Innovations in transportation and technology have enabled an increasing number of countries to enter the world marketplace, creating a diverse and complex global environment (Chin & Gaynier, 2006; Adler, 2008). “This new environment affords challenges and expanded opportunities, while heralding change, competitive pressures, complexities, and confusion” (Fishman, 2005; Friedman, 2005), indeed it has become apparent that many leaders lack the required global skills necessary to address these changes (Chin & Gaynier, 2006, Cabrera & Unruh, 2012). Within this phenomenon, each nation brings their own cultural norms to the marketplace;...
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...Transformational Leadership Introduction “The goal of transformational leadership is to ‘transform’ people and organizations in a literal sense – to change them in mind and heart; enlarge vision, insight, and understanding; clarify purposes; make behavior congruent with beliefs, principles and values; and bring about changes that are permanent, self perpetuating, and momentum building” (Covey, 1990, p. 287). The goal of the transformational leader is to change the ineffective to the effective. The leader would make changes to ensure the effectiveness, growth and outcome benefits the corporation. Transformational leadership is the “style of leadership in which the leader identifies the needed change, creates a vision to guide the change through inspiration, and executes the change with the commitment of the members of the group” (Transformational Leadership, n.d.). Northouse (2007) goes further to explain transformational leadership as the process whereby a person engages others and creates a connection that raises the level of motivation and morality in both the leader and the follower (p. 176). Two of the most inspirational transformational leaders of this generation have been Martin Luther King and John F. Kennedy. King, with his “I have a Dream” speech inspired the Civil Rights movement. President Kennedy’s vision of “landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to earth” inspired the space race of the 1960s and 1970s (Greenberg, 2005, p. 364). These men...
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...We can also blend in several other leadership approaches to the transformative approach as long as the foundation of transformative behavior continues to exist and remain at the forefront. For instance, consider Goleman’s “Visionary”, or authoritative style, which focuses on a strong positive climate and focused on moving people toward a common goal, or “Affiliative” which is focused on building bonds, creating harmony and developing communication. When the emotional intelligence factors are added in this construct of style encompasses several facets of transformational leadership which allows a leader to stay true to their traits while employing this style. So, as businesses adapt to modern markets and attempt to stay competitive, the transformational...
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...Servant Leadership: Developing and Empowering Gerald A. Thomas MSL6040-12C-5: Current Issues in Leadership Professor Janice Spangenburg 08 November 2013 Servant leadership is a foreign concept to most companies and organizations, however, that’s not the case in the United States Air Force. The Air Force prides itself in maintaining its core values; “Integrity First,” “Service Before Self” and “Excellence in All We Do.” Today, we will focus on “Service Before Self” and “service” is the key word in the previous sentence. If leaders truly embrace this kind of thought process, there would be fewer concerns for the organizations they lead. Subordinates would believe that they are cared for, that the leaders assign value to them, and the leaders are there to ensure they have every opportunity to succeed. Superiors would believe that they have entrusted the right person to take care of the people, the job, and the company as a whole. When we serve or become the servant like Christ is to us and like He was to the people of the time period when He walked among us, then and only then, will we understand the true meaning of servant leadership. In all actuality, a servant leader is just that; a leader who serves his subordinates, the company and the community as well. According to Larry C. Spears (n. d.), “Servant leadership involves feeling responsible to the world and actively contributing to the well-being of people and communities. Ethics are the hallmark of the servant...
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...Public leaders have to be persuasive and influential. They must have the ability to persuade constituents. Public leaders must also have a vision that is realistic. Rusaw states, “Leadership is Leadership is a process of envisioning the best outcome of a project, and crystallizing that vision into reality (2001). Leaders must assure constituents their intentions are pure and not devious or self-gratifying or motivating. Leaders are required to show interest in current issues that affect the public. President Obama did this by implementing the healthcare reform. He captured the attention of many citizens in the United States by addressing that insurance companies are too powerful, proposing the reform, imagining the end result, and implementing the solution. As a result, constituents are influenced by the possibilities of the healthcare reform. The following will be addressed: the various forms of persuasive leadership, ways leaders persuade and facilitate, and the way a leader is most persuasive and/or effective. Persuasive Forms of Leadership Trust is critical in public leadership; especially when there is a necessity for change. Constituents need to be assured that a leader can deliver on his or her promises. If a constituent distrusts or doubts a leader then the leader loses power and the constituents will cause problems for the public leader. Trust is a good way to build relationships, and when public leaders gain trust of constituents they both gain mutual satisfaction...
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...Building leader the new Leadership challenges of the future revealed According to Hay Group’s Leadership 2030 research the leaders of the future will need a host of new skills and competencies if they are to succeed >> Contents Introduction 2 1 The global balance of power is shifting 5 2 Climate change and scarcity of resources is a mounting problem 6 3 The war for talent rages on 7 4 Accommodating growing individualization 8 5 Embracing the digital natives 9 6 Harnessing technology to innovate 10 Conclusion 12 2 Building the new leader | Leadership 2030 Introduction Leaders of the future will need to be adept conceptual and strategic thinkers, have deep integrity and intellectual openness, find new ways to create loyalty, lead increasingly diverse and independent teams over which they may not always have direct authority, and relinquish their own power in favor of collaborative approaches inside and outside the organization. Megatrends are long-term processes of transformation on a global scale with a broad scope and dramatic impact To successfully develop this combination of skills and qualities – and adopt what is, in effect, a ‘post-heroic’ leadership style – they may need to abandon much of the thinking and behavior that propelled them to the top of their organizations in the first place. But if they want their businesses to survive and thrive over the next two decades they have...
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...selfish needs and goals. War never had an ultimate winner, both opposing sides had lost greatly and achieved minimally. Over the years many had argued that war is one aspect of the human’s life that cannot be avoided. Whereas others had argued that war could be easily avoided if the country had a good leader. This paper will outline good qualities of a good leader and take a stance on “war can be easily avoided with good leadership”, and how a leader can use other methods to grow their country economically and international without using violence and weapons. When voting for a new leader, qualities of that individual must be closely examined as his character will affect the country’s condition in the future. According to the book Developing potential across a full range of leadership by Bruce J. Avolio and Bernand M.Bass , the top qualities of a good leader are :1. Determination; 2. Possessing extraordinary talent; 3.taking risks 4. Showing dedication 5.dealing with crisis using radical solution. These characteristics are the foundation of good leadership. Some leaders have possessed them stronger than others, and others may work to strength those characteristics to maintain stronger control over a certain situation. One of the very predicaments of democracy is choosing the right leader. This is mentioned by Socrates in “the republic” by plato as he said that justice and injustice can be alike. In other words, some individuals may use their popularity in which they received...
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...There are many criteria that must be met for an organization to be a successful learning entity in a global environment while remaining sustainable. The organization must learn and change to continue to survive is this ever-changing global arena. Peter Senge describes five learning disciplines that guide organizations toward a learning environment, and he creates the concept label learning organizations (Cropper, 2013). This paper portrays the characteristics or criteria an organization needs to become a learning organization in a global environment. This paper will also display Peter Senge’s Five Learning Disciplines and how they create tools and practices for building and sustaining learning leadership ability in organizations (Cropper, 2013). Characteristics of a Learning Organization Organizations must create a culture that supports and encourages ongoing employee learning (Business Dictionary, 2013). The organization must take risks, encourage critical thinking as well as promote new ideas from every member. Organizations should value employee’s contributions and provides for mistakes while experimenting and learning from experience (Business Dictionary, 2013). A true learning organization will disseminate the new knowledge throughout the company or corporation and include the knowledge in their everyday activities. Global Learning Organization Globalization is a process that has technology and human aspects and integrates markets and nations (Tolbert, Ph.D., McLean, Ed...
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...“THE CHALLENGES OF LEADERSHIP IN POST- CONFLICT AFRICA: THE CASE OF LIBERIA.” BY HER EXCELLENCY ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA AT THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR STRATEGIC STUDIES, LONDON, MAY 31, 2006 Mr. Chairman Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen: Let me begin by thanking the distinguished Governing Board, the membership and the staff of your Institute for this invitation to dialogue with you and, by so doing, join the array of other world leaders who have addressed this body. I will also use this opportunity to express thanks and appreciation to the British public for keeping faith with us as a people by way of the immutable public broadcasting body, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), which over the past several years played no small role in bringing the plight of our people and country to the attention of a global audience. Today, I invite you and the rest of the good people of this great country to join us in savoring the dawn of a new dispensation in my country – one that embodies the hopes and aspirations of the majority of Liberians. I am confident that my Government can also count on the support of the Government and people of this country to see us through our journey toward achieving national renewal after decades of conflict. Academic studies on the evolution of leadership in Africa take note of the fact that the liberation leaders of the continent were nationalistic, selfless and visionary—leaders who put...
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...necessary for informed decision to the management, employees, regulatory bodies, potential investors and other stakeholders. Accordingly, accounting is often referred to as the language and soul of business for the fact that it produces and keeps pertinent financial information of business entities. The profession strives to protect its core values of integrity, competence and objectivity which remains the time tested building blocks for what has been a truly successful and honoured profession. For the study of accountancy in Africa, Nigeria is important for several reasons. Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, has crude oil as her main export and she has remained a rentier state in terms of revenue generation. The need for legal regulations for exercising accounting profession came to reality on September 1, 1965 by the enactment of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria Act (ICAN). Some decades later the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria was established by law. For the accountants to truly play a leadership role in their field, they must be proactive participants in the development process. Nigeria became independent in 1960 at the crest of a global wave of decolonization. Nigeria was born a giant. Economically it started out on a strong base, when its per capita income was higher than those of India, Pakistan and the Congo. She could feed her people and was a leading exporter of palm produce, cocoa, groundnuts, cotton and tin ore. Then came the oil...
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